The Measurement and Assessment of Odor

Dear Colleagues,

Accurate odor measurement methods are essential for assessing air quality and managing odor emissions. Sensorial methods, such as dynamic and field olfactometry, transform subjective olfactory experiences into objective, measurable data, facilitating effective odor management and regulatory compliance. These tools not only provide quantitative data on odor concentration and intensity but also assist in odor dispersion modeling and field investigations. Instrumental methods, such as gas chromatography and gas sensors, allow for the detection, quantification, and analysis of odorants. Properly trained electronic noses, in turn, allow for the differentiation of odor sources or the identification of dominant odor sources.

This Special Issue thus aims to comprehensively explore the latest research and technological advancements in the field of odor analysis. We seek original research, reviews, and case studies that delve into various aspects of odor measurement, including (but not limited to) the study of odorants, the innovative deployment of electronic noses, and the nuances of dynamic and field olfactometry.

Your contributions could cover a wide range of topics, such as the intricacies of odor intensity and concentration measurement, the development and application of advanced sensors for odor detection, and methodologies in odor dispersion modeling. We are also particularly interested in field investigations that provide new insights into the environmental and industrial aspects of odor assessment.

We eagerly await your innovative contributions and thank you for considering this opportunity to advance the field of odor measurement and assessment.

Prof. Dr. Izabela Sówka
Dr. Urszula Miller
Dr. Justyna Jońca
Guest Editors

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• dynamic olfactometry
• field olfactometry
• gas sensors
• gas chromatography
• odorants chemical analysis
• electronic nose
• standardization of methods
• odor sampling
• odor emission
• odor dispersion modeling
• field investigations
• odor mapping
• artificial intelligence approaches